The Ant-Mote™ is designed for simplicity.

Follow these easy, step-by-step instructions to make sure that your ant moat is set up properly.

Disassembled insect trap showing the red top called Hummingbird, a clear round container labeled The Ant-Mote, a black rubber bushing included with The Ant-Mote, and a 5/8 inch outside diameter straight metal pole.

Step 1:

Make sure that the pole you’re using is dry and free from dirt, oil, or debris.

The Ant-Mote™ relies on the friction between the bushing and the pole to help locate the dish. Starting with a clean surface ensures a tight seal against water seepage and, of course, ants.

Diagram of a hummingbird nectar feeder with labeled parts: a red top labeled Hummingbird Nectar Feeder, a white base labeled The Ant-Mote, a black 5/8 inch outside diameter straight pole, and a rubber bushing included with The Ant-Mote.

Step 2:

Press the conical bushing down over the top of the pole to your desired height.

We recommend locating The Ant-Mote™ 12-18” below the top of the pole. Make sure that the small end of the bushing, the top of the cone, is facing up. The bushing is designed to be tight, so sliding it down the pole may take a little effort. If the bushing feels loose, that is normal, it will be tightened in place by the internal cone of The Ant-Mote™ in the next step.

Diagram of a hummingbird nectar feeder system called 'The Ant-Mote™' with labeled parts including a red hummingbird nectar feeder, a transparent dish called 'The Ant-Mote™', a black straight pole with a 5/8 inch outside diameter, a rubber bushing included with The Ant-Mote™, and an arrow pointing downward indicating the placement of the pole through the Ant-Mote™.

Step 3:

Slide The Ant-Mote™ down onto the pole.

The Ant-Mote™ slips easily over a ⅝” pole and will naturally come to a stop when it encounters the conical bushing.

Diagram of a bird deterrent device showing a red hummingbird nectar feeder, a black pole called The Ant-Mote with a 5/8 inch outside diameter, a transparent disc with orange arrows indicating the placement of a rubber bushing. The diagram points to the rubber bushing included with The Ant-Mote and the base of the pole.

Step 4:

The Most Important Step

With one hand below the bushing applying upward pressure, use your other hand to press The Ant-Mote™ by the center cone firmly down onto the bushing. This action locks the two pieces together while also locking them both onto the pole.

A hummingbird nectar feeder with a red top, a black pole, and a clear plastic base labeled The Ant-Mote, featuring a rubber bushing and a 5/8 inch outside diameter straight pole.

Step 5 & 6:

Finish installation by placing your desired hummingbird feeder over the top end of the pole, then fill The Ant-Mote™ with water.

Here is a list of compatible hummingbird feeders.

To clean The Ant-Mote™, gently apply upward pressure to the dish in a side-to-side rocking motion in order to break the friction between The Ant-Mote™ and the conical bushing.

Any Questions?
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The Ant-Mote™ is a new type of ant moat. Please do not hesitate to message us if you have questions.